The Type C Personality

On today’s episode, we talk with the renowned Dr. Andrea Matsumura about her expertise in the many sleep and menopause issues women face. Dr Matsumura created the D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™, DREAM standing for Daily Habits, Resting Environment, Emotions, Archetype of the Sleep Goddess, and Medical Conditions. The Sleep Goddess Archetype™ is also her creation, and with it she’s redefining how women u...

In this episode, we talk to Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She shares wonderful insight on cultivating loving kindness and self compassion for Type C people. Resources discussed in this episode: www.sharonsalzberg.com Insight Meditation Society, www.dharma.org Sharon’s books Real Happiness, Real Life, Lovingkindness, and Faith

On today’s episode, we talk with Lisa Lavelle about common Type C struggles in relationships. A couples and family therapist in NYC, Lisa helps her clients navigate the unique pressures that success places on intimate relationships. She has over 25 years of experience treating individuals, families and couples including her role as the former director of training of the Ackerman Institute for the...

On this episode, we talk for a second time to renowned psychologist Dr. Diana Hill about her new book, Wise Effort . She discusses the super powers of Type C and how to focus our attention on what makes us feel more alive - which will help us better develop our “genius energy.” Resources discussed on this episode include: www.drdianahill.com Wise Effort book and podcast Instagram @drdianahill The...

On today’s episode, we host Melissa McGovern, creator of The Sober New Yorker podcast and Instagram. Melissa found her alcohol use ramping up during mid-life and ended up with a scary health diagnosis that led her to quit drinking altogether. She decided to become a sober living coach and make it her life’s mission to help other people take back control of their lives. Many in our Type C community...

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Donald Robertson, psychotherapist and expert on the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Donald has written nine books including the popular How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius . His perspective can help Type C personalities learn to better manage emotions and live a more fulfilling life. Resources discussed on this epi...

This episode captures an Instagram Live conversation with breathwork expert Jon Orsini. We talk about how Type C hypervigilance and past trauma can affect breathing and the nervous system, and how we can break shallowing breathing patterns to achieve breakthroughs in our health. Resources discussed on this episode include: Instagram @jonorsini Website www.jonorsini.com Youtube @jon.orsini

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD., The New York Times and Amazon #1 best selling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents . Many Type C people grew up in invalidating, neglectful, or abusive environments and Dr. Gibson helps us better understand the damaging effects of emotionally imm...

Today's episode features an Instagram Live conversation with time awareness and management guru Laura Vanderkam. She shares wonderful advice and strategies for how to be more intentional with time, make more time for ourselves, and ultimately make time more meaningful. Resources discussed on today's episode include: www.lauravanderkam.com Instagram @lvanderkam Laura's books Tranquility...

Today we talk with Kathy Washburn, fellow Type C coach. Kathy was gracious enough to participate in our book project and we present excerpts of our interview with her in this episode. Her Type C story is so powerful and relatable, from health struggles to relationship breakdowns. Resources discussed include: www.kathywashburn.net Kathy’s podcast, Investment of Self Kathy’s Substack newsletter, Sen...

On this episode, we talk with Mara Glatzel - coach, podcaster, and author of Needy: How to Advocate for Yourself and Claim Your Sovereignty. Mara has wonderful messages for Type Cs who struggle to define and express their needs! Resources discussed on this episode include: Mara's website maraglatzel.com and her new course The Ask, which can be found on her website Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking...

On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Wilson, author of Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser. She co-hosts What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, a Webby-honored parenting podcast. We talk all about Amy’s Type C tendencies - where they came from and how they manifest in her daily life.  Resources mentioned on today’s episode: Instagram @amywlsn and @whatfreshhellcast Website...

Today’s episode is a guest hosting session we did for the wonderful Trauma Therapist podcast. We again talk with trauma specialist Dr. Christie Jackson, the founder of Evolution Trauma and Wellness on New York City. Our conversation focuses on finding purpose, accepting our importance, being open to change, and going back home when your childhood environment was unhealthy. Dr. Jackson formerly ser...

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Lori Davis, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, and emotion dysregulation. Dr. Davis talks about her own Type C tendencies as well as how she treats her Type C patients.  Resources mentioned on today’s episode: Instagram @drloridavis  Website www.drloridavis.com The Self Compassion Daily Journal...

In this episode, we talk to Elizabeth Lesser, New York Times best-selling author of Broken Open and a founder of the renowned Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. She shared wonderful insight on finding purpose and wisdom in our suffering. Resources discussed in this episode: ⁠www.elizabethlesser.org Omega Institute, www.eomega.org Elizabeth’s books Broken Open, Cassandra Speaks, Marrow , and The See...

In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Judson Brewer, who is a New York Times best-selling author, renowned psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He shares some great brain science insights on how we can break some of our Type C habit loops. Resources discussed in this episode: www.drjud.com The Hunger Habit, Unwinding Anxiety, and The Craving Mind by Judson A. Brewer, M.D...

On this episode, we talk to renowned psychologist Dr. Diana Hill about her expertise in psychological flexibility and holistic wellness. She makes so many important points for Type C’ers about becoming more connected to our bodies, learning how to better focus our attention and energy, and practicing self compassion. Resources discussed on this episode include: www.drdianahill.com The Self Compass...

Psychotherapist Kate Nichols is back on the podcast to talk about difficult, challenging, "toxic" people. We talk about passive-aggressiveness, dishonesty/gaslighting, and narcissism - and how excessively nice Type C'ers can navigate relationships with these difficult personality types. Resources discussed in today's episode include: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment...

In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Debbie Sorensen, author of ACT for Burnout. Debbie is a clinical psychologist based Denver, Colorado where she specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also a co-host of one of our favorite podcasts, Psychologists Off The Clock. Resources mentioned on today's episode include: Dr. Sorensen's...

Today’s episode features Ned Johnson, an author, speaker, and the founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning and standardized test prep. His advice for Type C parents is priceless – we often feel overly responsible for our children and he outlines terrific strategies for letting go. Resources discussed on today’s episode:    The Self Driven Chi...

On today's episode, we talk all about pelvic health with Molly Bachmann, Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty in the pelvic floor. She shares her incredible knowledge of this too-often overlooked area of health - across the gender spectrum. Type C'ers will benefit from her amazing perspective and guidance! Resources mentioned on this episode: Pelvic Pain Explained by Elizabeth H. Ak...

This episode captures our Instagram Live conversation with naturopathic doctor Lori Bouchard who is an expert in the metabolic approach to cancer. We talk at length about her holistic process and how Type C'ers can take a preventative approach to health. Resources mentioned include: Cancer Doesn’t Own You and Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer by Dr. Lori Bouchard Love Medicine and Mi...

For Valentine’s Day, we had a fantastic conversation with relationship expert and sex therapist Dr. Lee Phillips on Instagram Live which we recorded for this episode. We cover Type C communication and sex issues in hetero and LGBTQIA+ couples as well as within the chronic pain/chronic illness community. Dr. Lee offers great guidance and is a wonderful speaker!

The holidays are difficult for many people for many reasons - most of us forget from year to year how challenging this time of year can be. We go into the holiday season with some level of excitement and then experience painful reminders of why holidays are not all wine and roses. On this episode, we discuss some common holiday difficulties and share a little guidance.

Self care often takes a backseat during the holidays. But as life gets chaotic and hectic, as is typical during the holidays, we must pay even more attention to prioritizing our health and wellness. In this episode, we cover the six fundamental forms of self care for every day, including the holidays.